Vietnam PM pushes for net-zero emissions across Asia, plus other reports

For PropertyGuru’s news roundup, Vietnam PM pushes for stronger will and determination to act on climate change, aiming for net-zero emissions across Asia as soon as possible. In other reports, key AI trends and business developments expected by 2025 will focus on the ethical use of AI and sustainability. Lastly, can a married couple live with housemates?

Vietnam PM urges drastic action for net-zero emission in Asia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged countries to take more drastic actions, with stronger will and determination, to tackle climate change, aiming for net-zero emissions across Asia as soon as possible, according to a VietnamPlus report.

Addressing the second Asia Zero-Emission Community (AZEC) Leaders’ Meeting, as part of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Vientiane, Laos on 11th October, PM Chinh said Vietnam has been actively adopting a range of comprehensive and synchronous measures, particularly through various national strategies, policies and projects on climate change, green growth, renewable energy, low-emission agriculture and transportation, carbon credit market, green business and procurement.

There is a priority on attracting green investment and finance for research and development in technology and green energy, ensuring a balance of interests among the State, businesses and the public, he said.

SAS predicts AI trends focusing on ethics & sustainability

SAS has released a series of predictions detailing key AI trends and business developments expected by 2025, focusing on the themes of model specialisation, regulatory challenges, and environmental sustainability.

According to SAS, AI’s capability to personalise and manage information on a massive scale is significantly transforming interactions with data and information.

“AI’s ability to personalise and operate at a massive scale is reshaping how we interact with information, including the rise of misinformation and manipulation of social norms. AI attacks can happen on an individual, group or at the institutional level—threatening our ways of life,” stated Steven Tiell, Global Head of AI Governance Advisory at SAS, in DataCenterNews Asia. Business leaders are urged to foster conversations on the ethical utilisation of AI, aligning organisational values with published AI principles, policies, standards, and controls.

Married and living with housemates: Could it work for you?

Living with housemates is a common choice for singles, but when it comes to married couples, it’s a rare sight indeed. Yet, who says it can’t work? If you and your partner have debated whether renting that extra room for some side income is worth it, you’re about to find out.

Look at how Vivien and Teck Tsen made it work—a couple who faced a similar dilemma but decided to take the leap and embrace the unconventional path of shared living. “We are a married couple with housemates,” says Teck Tsen. “Might sound crazy, but that’s what we’re doing right now,” adds Vivien.

Their lifestyle choice has done wonders for their budget, plans, and everyday life. Not only have they succeeded, but they also see it as a smart option more couples should explore. Let’s learn from their experience in navigating this unique setup as featured in PropertyGuru Malaysia.

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